Chhattisgarh is a state in central India. It is craved out from Madhya Pradesh in 2000. Its capital is Raipur. The state shares border with Madhya Pradesh to the northwest, Maharashtra to the west, Andhra Pradesh to the south, Orissa to the east, Jharkhand to the northeast and Uttar Pradesh to the north.
Chhattisgarh comprises 18 districts. There are twelve municipal corporations.
The northern and southern part of Chhattisgarh is hilly. The Satpura range bound to its eastern end and the western edge by the Chota Nagpur plateau. The central part of Chhattisgarh is a fertile plain drained by the Rihand River, a tributary of the Ganges. The main river in the state is the Mahanadi River. Its tributaries are Rihand, Indravati and Jonk and Arpa.
Hindi is the official language of Chhattisgarh. However, Smabalpuri, Marathi, Oriya, Gondi and other tribal languages are also widely spoken.
The latest sex ratio in Chhattisgarh is 991 compared to the rest of India.
Chhattisgarh is India’s melting pot where religious sects including Satnami Panth, Kabirpanth, Ramnami Samaj and others. Champaran, a small town in Chhattisgarh, is the birthplace of the Saint Vallabhcharya.
‘Kosa’ Silk and lost wax art are the popular art of the state.
The popular dance forms of Chhattisgarh are Panthi, Raut Nacha and Soowa. Sohar, Bihav and Pathoni songs are the famous music.
There is Gammat, the famous theater in Chhattisgarh.
Chhattisgarh is a Hindu majority state. Over 95% of its population follows Hinduism.
Chhattisgarh gives a unique experience to tourists. The state is endowed with a rich cultural heritage, including ancient monument, wildlife, magnificent craved temples, palaces and waterfalls.
Chhattisgarh is well connected by rail, road and air. Bilaspur is zonal headquarters of South East Central Railways. There are three airports at Raipur, Bilaspur and Jagdalpur.
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Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh is located in the north India. It is the most populous state in India with a population of over 190 million people. Uttar Pradesh shares boundaries with eight states, including Uttarakhand , Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh , Jharkhand, Rajasthan , Haryana ,
Himachal Pradesh and Bihar, and an international boundary with Nepal.
Lucknow is the capital of Uttar Pradesh, which includes several beautiful historical monuments, comprising Imam Bara, Chota Imam Bara and British Resident of the Oudh period.
Destinations to visit
There are many places to visit in Uttar Pradesh. The major attractions of the state are Agra, Allahabad, Ayodhya, Bithoor, Braj-Bhoomi, Chitrakoot, Deogarh, Dudhwa National Park, Fatehpur Sikri, Gorakhpur, Jaunpur, Jhansi, Kalinjar, Kanpur, Kapilvastu, Kushinagar, Lucknow, Mahoba, Sarnath, Sravasti, Varanasi and Vrindavan. Uttar Pradesh is the cultural capital of India.
Fair and Festivals
People celebrate Holi, Janmashtami, Ramlila, Ramnavmi Mela, Kumbh Mela, Kampil Fair, Deva Mela, Bateshwar Fair, Kartik Poornima, Magh Mels, Rambarat, Kailash Fair.
Economy
Uttar Pradesh contributes 8.17% to India’s total GDP. The major activity of the state is agriculture. About 46% of the state income comes from agriculture. The state retains preeminent position in the country as a food-surplus state. There are large small scale industrial units in the country. Kanpur is the largest economic hub, followed by Lucknow, Noida, Meerut, Moradabad, Mirzapur, Bhadohi and Mathura.
Uttar Pradesh attracts both national and international tourists each year. There are three world heritage sites: Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri.
Climate
Uttar Pradesh experiences subtropical climate with varying temperature and rainfall.
There are several national parks in Uttar Pradesh. Dudhwa National Park, Pilibhit Tiger Reserve, Sandi Bird Sanctuary and Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary are the major attractions.
Communities
Uttar Pradesh is home to a number of tribal groups, including Agaria, Baiga, Bhar, Bhoksa, Bind, Chero, Gond, Kol and Korwa.
Transportation
There is a multimodal transport system in the state. Uttar Pradesh is well connected by rail, road, air and water. There are four major airport and 23 airstrips in the state. These airports are located in Lucknow, AgraGorakhpur, KanpurAllahbad and Varanasi. Lucknow and Varanasi operate international flights. The Ganges makes a long stretch from Allahabad in Uttar Pradesh to Haldia in West Bengal for the waterway. Indian Railways links almost all major and small cities. The state has the largest road network in India. Uttar Pradesh Road Transport Corporation operates both interstate and intrastate bus transport
Himachal Pradesh and Bihar, and an international boundary with Nepal.
Lucknow is the capital of Uttar Pradesh, which includes several beautiful historical monuments, comprising Imam Bara, Chota Imam Bara and British Resident of the Oudh period.
Destinations to visit
There are many places to visit in Uttar Pradesh. The major attractions of the state are Agra, Allahabad, Ayodhya, Bithoor, Braj-Bhoomi, Chitrakoot, Deogarh, Dudhwa National Park, Fatehpur Sikri, Gorakhpur, Jaunpur, Jhansi, Kalinjar, Kanpur, Kapilvastu, Kushinagar, Lucknow, Mahoba, Sarnath, Sravasti, Varanasi and Vrindavan. Uttar Pradesh is the cultural capital of India.
Fair and Festivals
People celebrate Holi, Janmashtami, Ramlila, Ramnavmi Mela, Kumbh Mela, Kampil Fair, Deva Mela, Bateshwar Fair, Kartik Poornima, Magh Mels, Rambarat, Kailash Fair.
Economy
Uttar Pradesh contributes 8.17% to India’s total GDP. The major activity of the state is agriculture. About 46% of the state income comes from agriculture. The state retains preeminent position in the country as a food-surplus state. There are large small scale industrial units in the country. Kanpur is the largest economic hub, followed by Lucknow, Noida, Meerut, Moradabad, Mirzapur, Bhadohi and Mathura.
Uttar Pradesh attracts both national and international tourists each year. There are three world heritage sites: Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri.
Climate
Uttar Pradesh experiences subtropical climate with varying temperature and rainfall.
There are several national parks in Uttar Pradesh. Dudhwa National Park, Pilibhit Tiger Reserve, Sandi Bird Sanctuary and Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary are the major attractions.
Communities
Uttar Pradesh is home to a number of tribal groups, including Agaria, Baiga, Bhar, Bhoksa, Bind, Chero, Gond, Kol and Korwa.
Transportation
There is a multimodal transport system in the state. Uttar Pradesh is well connected by rail, road, air and water. There are four major airport and 23 airstrips in the state. These airports are located in Lucknow, AgraGorakhpur, KanpurAllahbad and Varanasi. Lucknow and Varanasi operate international flights. The Ganges makes a long stretch from Allahabad in Uttar Pradesh to Haldia in West Bengal for the waterway. Indian Railways links almost all major and small cities. The state has the largest road network in India. Uttar Pradesh Road Transport Corporation operates both interstate and intrastate bus transport
Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh is a state in Northern India. It is a beautiful Himalayan region bordered by Jammu and Kashmir to the north, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh to the south, Uttarakhand to the south-east, and Punjab to the west and to the south-west. Himachal Pradesh is the region of snowy mountains, as it is located in the western Himalaya. Its capital is Shimla, which was formerly British India’s summer capital.
Places to visit
Major attractions of Himachal Pradesh are Shimla, Dalhousie, Chamba, Kullu and Manali, Kangra-Dharamshala-Palampur and Paonta-Nahan.
Climate
Himachal Pradesh experiences three seasons: hot, cold and rainy seasons.
Languages
Himachal Pradesh comprises 12 districts. There are Hindi, Pahari, Dogri, Mandialli, Kangri, Gojri and Kinnauri.
Communities
There are Brahmins, Rajputs, Gujjars, Gaddis, Gojri, Bilaspuri, Kannets, Rathis, Kolis and Punjabi in Himachal Pradesh.
Himachal Pradesh has one of the highest literacy rates in India.
Culture
The Himalayan state offers handicrafts, comprising carpet, shawl, leather work, metalware, woodwork and paintings. Pashmina shawl is high in demand all over the country. Kullu is famous for shawls with vibrant colours. However Kangra and Dharamshala are famous for miniature paintings.
Himachal Pradesh is home to a variety of birds and animals. There are around 1200 bird and 359 animal species in the state.
Cuisine
Himachal Pradesh’s cuisine is charming. It includes Pateer, Chouck, Bhagjery, Jhoul, Patradoe, Sidku, Bedaun, Chutney, Madra, Khatti Dal, Ambua, Pahari Aloo and Pahari Murga.
Air Transport
There are three domestic airports in Himachal: Shimla Airport, Bhunta Airport and Gaggal Airport. However, most international flights land at Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi.
Places to visit
Major attractions of Himachal Pradesh are Shimla, Dalhousie, Chamba, Kullu and Manali, Kangra-Dharamshala-Palampur and Paonta-Nahan.
Climate
Himachal Pradesh experiences three seasons: hot, cold and rainy seasons.
Languages
Himachal Pradesh comprises 12 districts. There are Hindi, Pahari, Dogri, Mandialli, Kangri, Gojri and Kinnauri.
Communities
There are Brahmins, Rajputs, Gujjars, Gaddis, Gojri, Bilaspuri, Kannets, Rathis, Kolis and Punjabi in Himachal Pradesh.
Himachal Pradesh has one of the highest literacy rates in India.
Culture
The Himalayan state offers handicrafts, comprising carpet, shawl, leather work, metalware, woodwork and paintings. Pashmina shawl is high in demand all over the country. Kullu is famous for shawls with vibrant colours. However Kangra and Dharamshala are famous for miniature paintings.
Himachal Pradesh is home to a variety of birds and animals. There are around 1200 bird and 359 animal species in the state.
Cuisine
Himachal Pradesh’s cuisine is charming. It includes Pateer, Chouck, Bhagjery, Jhoul, Patradoe, Sidku, Bedaun, Chutney, Madra, Khatti Dal, Ambua, Pahari Aloo and Pahari Murga.
Air Transport
There are three domestic airports in Himachal: Shimla Airport, Bhunta Airport and Gaggal Airport. However, most international flights land at Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi.
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